Windsor,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Engineering - Centre for Hybrid Automotive Research and Green Energy (CHARGE) Lab in Windsor Canada | University of Windsor
University of Windsor
|
Windsor Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,685
(c. USD16,999.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Concentrates on five key research domains for Electric Vehicles (EV): Electric motor design, motor performance evaluation, drive systems and controls, wireless and wired charging, plus EV modeling and validation
Performs comprehensive battery-to-wheel investigations to stimulate innovation, teamwork, and hands-on expertise in advancing EV technology
Encourages cross-disciplinary partnerships and drives groundbreaking research through collaborations with government and industry leaders like CanmetMATERIALS, Ford Motor Company, and D&V electronics
Maintains one of North America's premier EV powertrain testing facilities, capable of evaluating various electric motors and drive systems up to 150 kW with six-phase operation at 14,000 rpm
Features Opal-RT real-time simulation technology, thermal imaging for motors and power electronics, plus specialized designs including permanent magnet, switched reluctance, brushless DC, and both aluminum- and copper-rotor induction machines
Operates customized power converters up to 80 kVA for motor control and charging research, alongside advanced power analyzers, oscilloscopes, and precision measurement instruments
Windsor's distinctive ecosystem of academic-industry collaboration provides access to cutting-edge engineering resources and exceptional professional prospects. Whether you're a high schooler exploring engineering, a prospective graduate student weighing advanced degrees, or an industry partner seeking research solutions, our Engineering Faculty stands ready to assist.
Our engineering programs cultivate professional skills while equipping students to address society's technical challenges and global environmental concerns.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduates of recognized universities may apply for admission. In general, admission to graduate study is granted only to those students who have good academic records and who are adequately prepared to undertake graduate work in their field of specialization. In particular, an applicant for admission to a graduate program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have either a Master's degree or, in exceptional cases, a four-year Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent; with a minimum average of 77% (or equivalent). Possession of the minimum requirements does not ensure admission. Transcripts, IBT-83 Minimum IELTS: 6.5.
Tuition
CAD
23,685